Neilborough

The typical resident is 53, which is far older than the state and national figure of 38. While 19.5% of people are seniors, children under 15 make up only 15.0%, a figure well below the national average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.5% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the dominant language, and only 2.4% of residents use another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 39.8% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Those who are religious are primarily Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 25.8% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average of 61.8%.

Typical family incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly amount being $1,625. Only 11.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national rate of 22.6%.

While only 3.2% of people need help with daily activities, 31.4% have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.

Community participation is lower than usual, with only 11.9% of people volunteering. However, a higher-than-average 4.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small. The few First Nations residents here are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 63.

Family units are common, and far fewer people live alone compared to most areas. About 44.1% of homes are couples with children, and 40.9% are couples without children.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 88.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most of these are separate houses, and 41.7% are owned outright, well above the national average.

Residents rely almost entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. This results in a very long drive time to the city, averaging 128 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 22.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, at 44.0%. The most common industries for those employed are health care and social assistance and manufacturing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.